Joanna
/dzhohanuh/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Joanna is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Joanna is of Hebrew origin. It's derived from the Hebrew name Yochanah, which is composed of the elements 'Yo' (יהוה) meaning 'Yahweh' (God) and 'chanan' (חנן) meaning 'gracious'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dzhohanuh
IPA d͡ʒoʊænə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhohanuh. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Joanna
- · Joanna Lumley - Actress
- · Joanna Newsom - Musician
- · Joanna Cassidy - Actress
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